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SUMMARY:EFIC Furniture Days 2026\, Herford\, Germany
DESCRIPTION:On June 15th and 16th 2026 in Herford\, Germany\, we were part of EFIC furniture days 2026\, the annual meeting of European furniture industry associations united within EFIC. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year’s event was packed with lots of current information and insights! We also celebrated the 20th anniversary of EFIC. Thank you to EFIC – European Furniture Industries Confederation and Verband der Deutschen Möbelindustrie for the wonderful organization and the opportunity to see examples of excellence such as the Lehrfabrik Möbelindustrie and the Nobilia company! Very inspiring!
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/efic-furniture-days-2026-herford-germany/
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SUMMARY:Klagenfurt Wood Fair 2026 - press conference
DESCRIPTION:At the press conference held on June 18\, 2026 at the GZS\, the Klagenfurt Trade Fair\, the Slovenian Business Association (SGZ) in Klagenfurt\, the Timber Innovation Network TINAA\, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia\, the Chamber of Craft of Slovenia and the Wood Industry Cluster presented the key highlights of the upcoming 58th International Timber Fair in Klagenfurt\, which will take place from September 2 to 5\, 2026. \n\n\n\nThe Slovenian Day on the Timber fair was officially announced\, which will be in the spotlight on September 4\, 2026. On this occasion\, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia\, the Timber Cluster\, and the Chamber of Crafts of Slovenia will organise business delegations of Slovenian companies and entrepreneurs\, and will open the door to new business agreements and long-term partnerships for these companies. \n\nFor more information\, write HERE.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/klagenfurt-wood-fair-2026-press-conference/
CATEGORIES:Internationalisation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260609T080000
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SUMMARY:Slovenian Global Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, June 9\, 2026\, we attended the Slovenian Global Forum\, organized by the Ministry of Economy\, Labour and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia with the support of the public agency SPIRIT Slovenia. \n\nThe event brought many insights into opportunities in foreign markets and the views of the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia\, two key ministries in supporting exports to foreign mark \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe organized b2b meetings with a network of economic advisors from embassies and consulates of the Republic of Slovenia around the world were also more than a great opportunity to discuss our further activities in key markets in support of the Slovenian wood and furniture industry!
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/slovenian-global-forum-2026/
CATEGORIES:Internationalisation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260526T080000
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SUMMARY:reBUILD mobility event in Spain
DESCRIPTION:From 26th to 29th May 2026\, we were part of the third mobility event of the reBUILD project\, which took place in San Sebastian\, Basque Country\, Spain. \n\nTogether with project partners and furniture and wood companies from Romania\, Ukraine and Slovenia\, we and our Spanish colleagues gained many new insights into the functioning of the sector ecosystem\, visited furniture companies and institutions! We also established many new business contacts among the event participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA real thank you goes to the HABIC cluster\, for all the organisation and support! We look forward to the new mobility events that are still planned for the project this year.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/rebuild-mobility-event-in-spain/
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260520T100000
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SUMMARY:Business meetings of wood and furniture companies from Slovenia and Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:On May 20\, 2026\, business meetings of delegations of wood and furniture companies from Slovenia and Ukraine were held via the online b2b platform. The event was organized by the SPIRIT Slovenia Public Agency with the support of the Directorate for Wood at the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The implementation was coordinated by the Lesarski grozd in cooperation with the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This is the third such meeting in the last two years with the aim of further deepening and strengthening business contacts. \n\nThe aim of this business meeting of delegations from Slovenia and Ukraine was to learn about the latest market trends and to find new business opportunities and contacts. 26 Slovenian and 10 Ukrainian wood and furniture companies expressed interest in the meetings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUkraine represents a very interesting market\, especially from the point of view of the supply of wood and wood materials\, and on the other hand\, an increase in demand for wood and furniture products can be expected in the post-war reconstruction. The current volume of trade in wood and furniture products between the two countries is in the range of EUR 15.5 million\, which means that there is potential for strengthening trade. \n\n\n\nThe event is organized by SPIRIT Slovenia\, a public agency with financial support from the Ministry of Economy\, Tourism and Sport.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/business-meetings-of-wood-and-furniture-companies-from-slovenia-and-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:Internationalisation
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SUMMARY:Annual meeting of the Council of the Wood Industry Cluster
DESCRIPTION:On May 14\, 2026\, the annual meeting of the Council of the Wood Industry Cluster  was held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia. \n\n\n\nThe session discussed the cluster’s business report for 2025 and the business plan for 2026. An amendment to the Statute was also adopted and Bernard Likar was confirmed as the cluster’s director from August 2026 for a term of 5 years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn this occasion\, the members of the Institute’s Council thanked the current director Igor Milavec for his 26 years of leadership of the cluster\, which has become an important player in the Slovenian wood industry and a recognizable partner in the EU and beyond.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/annual-meeting-of-the-council-of-the-lesarski-grozd-institute/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260512T150000
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SUMMARY:Opening of the exhibition LIVING WITH WOOD and signing of the manifesto for the International LIVING WITH WOOD DAY
DESCRIPTION:On May 12\, 2026\, the exhibition LIVING WITH WOOD: From forest to home. Wood as a mirror of development and quality of life\, prepared by SLOWOODLIFE\, was opened at the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. \n\nThe exhibition opening program included speeches by representatives of key institutions and partners\, a presentation of the initiative and manifesto for the International Day of Living with Wood\, a presentation of boutique wood destinations from the Wood We Go® campaign\, and wooden products from selected woodworking schools. \n\nThe event also symbolically connected two important milestones: the 175th anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia and 15 years since the publication of the first Slovenian magazine entirely dedicated to living with wood – Varčna hiša\, which is now published under the name LIVING WITH WOOD. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn doing so\, it opened up space for reflection on wood as an important developmental foundation for modern living\, architecture\, the economy\, and Slovenian space\, and connected the profession\, academic institutions\, politics\, and the economy on a common platform. \n\nThe signing of the manifesto\, which took place on this occasion\, represents an important founding step for the initiative\, as it provides it with professional\, institutional\, educational and economic support and paves the way for the establishment of November 7 as the International Day of Living with Wood. \n\nThe manifesto was also joined by the Association of the Wood and Furniture Industry\, for which Bernard Likar signed it by proxy. \n\nYou can find more about the event and the manifesto HERE.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/opening-of-the-exhibition-living-with-wood-and-signing-of-the-manifesto-for-the-international-living-with-wood-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260511T080000
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SUMMARY:FULAR project partners meet in Tirana to focus on next steps of the project
DESCRIPTION:An interim meeting of the FULAR project partners\, hosted by the Agricultural University of Tirana\, took place in Tirana\, Albania\, on 11-12 May 2026. The meeting brought together project partners from the IPA ADRION region countries and representatives of the national IPA office to review progress to date and coordinate further activities. \n\nThe first day of the meeting was dedicated to presenting the key results of the work packages WP1 and WP2\, focused on the analysis of the sector from a circular economy perspective\, the preparation of a strategy and guidelines for implementation\, and discussing the implementation of WP3\, which represents an important phase of the project. Special emphasis was placed on the practical aspects of further activities\, including the implementation of workshops\, the development of prototypes and the coordination of partners’ contributions in the future period. The discussion between the partners allowed for an in-depth overview of the challenges and opportunities and the definition of the next steps for the successful implementation of the planned tasks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe second day of the meeting was dedicated to a good practice visit\, during which the partners visited a company from the furniture sector in the Tirana area. The field visit allowed participants to gain first-hand insight into production processes and exchange experiences on implementing circular approaches in practice. \n\nThe meeting was held in a constructive and collaborative spirit and made a significant contribution to further strengthening the partnership and the coordinated development of solutions to promote a circular economy in the furniture industry.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/fular-project-partners-meet-in-tirana-to-focus-on-next-steps-of-the-project/
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260421T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260427T235959
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SUMMARY:Woodworkers Business Delegation to the USA 2026
DESCRIPTION:A business delegation of lumberjacks visited the United States between April 21 and 27\, 2026. They visited Cleveland\, Ohio\, and High Point\, North Carolina. \n\nThe delegation was organized by the Public Agency SPIRIT Slovenia with the support of the Directorate for Wood Industry at the Ministry of Forestry and Forestry. The implementation was coordinated by the Lesarski grozd in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia\, the Embassy in Washington and the Consulate General of the Republic of Slovenia in Cleveland. This is the sixth delegation to the USA since 2017\, during which Slovenian woodworkers visited New York\, Cleveland\, Pittsburgh and Chicago with the aim of deepening and strengthening business contacts. \n\nThe goal of this year’s delegation to the USA was to learn about the latest trends in the market and to find new business opportunities and contacts. The following companies expressed interest in the delegation: Marušič\, VEZ\, KO-SI\, CBD\, Alples\, Murales\, Gonzaga-Pro\, M Sora\, LIP Bled and SiDG. \n\nThe delegation first visited Cleveland\, Ohio\, which has a high concentration of real estate development and interior design. The delegation met with various institutions and companies at the Consulate General that can offer Slovenian companies support in entering and expanding in the US market. The delegation also met with Ms. Češarek\, Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia in Cleveland\, and visited a furniture company\, a real estate developer\, and the Slovenian National Hall. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe delegation continued its journey to High Point\, North Carolina\, where it will visit the largest furniture fair in the USA\, High Point Market\, where over 2\,000 companies exhibit on one million square meters and the fair is visited by over 75\,000 business visitors from all over the USA and the world. According to the fair\, during this time\, 8 billion USD worth of deals are concluded. The members of the delegation gained a very good insight into the US market and new contacts for exporting furniture and wood products. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event is organized by SPIRIT Slovenia\, a public agency with financial support from the Ministry of Economy\, Tourism and Sport.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/woodworkers-business-delegation-to-the-usa-2026/
CATEGORIES:Internationalisation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260326T140000
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SUMMARY:The timber cluster participated in the international event URBAN FUTURE 2026
DESCRIPTION:URBAN FUTURE is the largest European event dedicated to the development of sustainable and resilient cities\, bringing together city leaders\, decision-makers\, innovators\, public institutions and businesses that co-create the future development directions of European cities. According to the organizers\, URBAN FUTURE hosted approximately 3\,000 international participants\, more than 100 city delegations\, top speakers and numerous side events and business networking formats between 24 and 27 March 2026 at the Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ljubljana\, Slovenia. \n\nSPIRIT Slovenia\, which was involved in the co-organization of the event\, invited us to co-create the conference program with a thematic talk / panel\, which took place on March 26\, 2026\, on the topic “Slovenian Wood Innovation Showcase – From Forest to Future Cities”. \n\nThe focus of this panel was sustainable and low-carbon construction (especially wooden construction\, wooden structures\, prefabricated systems and bio-based construction)\, innovative building technologies\, materials and renovation\, natural and green solutions for urban areas\,.. \n\nThe panel was attended by; Tina Špegelj from MARLES Hiša\, Nataša Teraž Krois from LUMAR IG\, Jure Jančar from CBD and internationally renowned architect Jure Kotnik. The panel was moderated by Bernard Likar\, Lesarski grozd. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe panel concluded that solutions for cities in 2030 and 2050 are not hidden in a distant laboratory but are growing here\, in our forests\, and are being shaped with incredible precision by the experts who were panelists. \n\nWood is no longer just “traditional” – it is a high-tech\, digitalized material that allows us to build higher\, faster\, and smarter. \n\nSustainability is not a compromise on luxury – whether it’s a passive family home or the interior of a five-star hotel\, bio-based materials provide a level of well-being that concrete simply cannot replicate. \n\nSlovenia is a “green laboratory” for Europe – from the structural calculations of CBD and the production of CLT Stilles to the cutting-edge assembly systems of Marles and Lumar and the visionary plans of Jure Kotnik. \n\nThe message to the city representatives was: When you return to your municipalities\, don’t just think about how to reduce carbon. Think about how to store carbon in your buildings. Slovenian companies can be your partner in this.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/the-timber-cluster-participated-in-the-international-event-urban-future-2026/
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Cross-border exchange of experience in the field of promoting the use of wood
DESCRIPTION:On March 25\, 2026\, the Wood Cluster\, together with SPIRIT Slovenia\, visited proHolz Steiermark in Graz\, Austria. \n\nThe working visit brought an exchange of experiences and ideas on the promotion of wood in Slovenia and Styria. The visit was attended by representatives of SPIRIT Slovenia\, a public agency that leads promotional activities for increased wood use in Slovenia at the national level\, the Timber Cluster\, which actively supports such activities\, and proHolz Steiermark\, which promotes wood in Styria\, Austria. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTogether\, we explored how to communicate topics related to wood and forests more effectively with the general public – from raising awareness about sustainable forest management to highlighting the benefits of building with wood. The key focus was on making complex content accessible\, attractive and relevant for different target groups. We also shared insights into the educational initiative “Holz macht Schule”\, which\, with specially developed teaching materials and tools\, helps to introduce forest and wood topics into classrooms in a clear\, interactive and effective way. \n\nStrong partnerships like this are essential to forge a common voice for wood in Europe – and to inspire the next generation.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/cross-border-exchange-of-experience-in-the-field-of-promoting-the-use-of-wood/
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260312T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260312T170000
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SUMMARY:Slovenian Wood Industry Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Slovenian Wood Industry Day is the central event of the Slovenian wood and furniture industry! It took place for the seventh time on 12th of March 2026 at the Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Center\, as part of the DOM fair. \n\n\n\nThe event brought together representatives of the state\, companies\, research and development institutions\, architects\, engineers\, students and other experts from the wood processing industry. \n\n\n\nThe participants were welcomed by Dejan Židan\, State Secretary at the Ministry of the Economy\, Tourism and Sport\, and Nataša Kos\, Deputy Director of SPIRIT Slovenia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMr Židan emphasized: “The wood processing industry has great development potential – both in terms of economic growth and sustainable development. But if we want to exploit the potential of wood as a strategic raw material\, we must also be aware of some challenges\,” he warned. He highlighted the goal of processing as much wood as possible domestically – into products with higher added value\, and emphasized the importance of investing in knowledge\, education and the attractiveness of professions in the wood industry. “Wood as a material will have even greater importance in the future than it does today. It is a renewable resource that plays an important role in the transition to a low-carbon society\, in the development of a circular economy and in sustainable construction. Therefore\, it is important that we jointly develop new products\, new technologies and new business models that will enable Slovenian companies to be more competitive on the global market. The key to success is cooperation – between companies\, research institutions\, educational institutions and the state\,” he concluded. \n\n\n\nMs Kos highlighted the importance of the long-term development of the industry and the role of wood as a strategic material for the future: “Slovenia is the third most forested country in Europe\, so wood represents an important development opportunity for our economy. As a renewable and low-carbon material\, it plays a key role in the transition to a green and circular economy\, while also opening up numerous opportunities for the development of innovative products with higher added value. Wood is also an important element of sustainable construction and a key raw material for the development of modern\, environmentally friendly solutions. At SPIRIT Slovenia\, we have therefore been successfully implementing activities to promote wood and support companies in their development for many years\, together with the Ministry of Economy.” She added that they also pay special attention to young people: “We also pay special attention to young people\, as we want to increase interest in woodworking professions and present them with the numerous career opportunities offered by the woodworking industry.” \n\n\n\nThe participants listened to a presentation of the state and development opportunities of the Slovenian wood processing industry by Prof. Dr. Tjaša Redek from the Faculty of Economics\, University of Ljubljana. This was followed by an open discussion with company representatives about the challenges and opportunities of the development of the industry in practice. Participants included Aleš Pevc (Technology Park Ljubljana)\, Nejc Jezeršek (Mizarstvo Jezeršek)\, Luka Stepan (Sito) and Petra Kos (Mizarstvo Kos)\, and the discussion was moderated by Prof. Dr. Tjaša Redek. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe program also included a presentation on the importance of intellectual property rights for the development of new ideas and a discussion on how wood companies can increase productivity\, add value and successfully transfer businesses to the next generation. Company representatives Robert Florjančič (Mizarstvo Florjančič)\, Melita Žiher (Žiher hiše)\, Mojca Mlinar (Mlinar pohištvo) and Miran Berk (Prima oprema) presented their experiences in the discussion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne of the key topics of this year’s meeting was intergenerational transfers of ownership in family businesses. The discussions showed that the new generation often brings more digitalization\, sustainable business approaches and a focus on higher added value to the industry\, while preserving the knowledge and experience of previous generations. Participants included Irena Meterc (SPIRIT Slovenia)\, Jaka Hrovat (Mizarstvo Hrovat)\, Eva Rihter (Rihter) and Dejan Petkovšek (Javor formwork boards)\, and the discussion was moderated by Andrej Šolinc from CEED Slovenia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the conclusion\, participants also had the opportunity to network over snacks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore the Slovenian Wood Industry Day itself\, the online international business meetings Wood & Furniture Go International took place\, which were attended by companies from Slovenia\, Ukraine\, Spain\, Greece\, Romania\, Croatia and Hungary. \n\n\n\nYou can find more about the event on the website of MGTŠ ion SPIRIT Slovenia.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/slovenian-wood-industry-day-2026/
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SUMMARY:Successful conclusion of the DRWO4.0 project
DESCRIPTION:The final event of the DRWO4.0 project\, which brought together partners\, experts and representatives of institutions from across the Danube region\, took place in Vinkovci\, Croatia\, on March 11-12\, 2026. The conference offered a comprehensive insight into the project results and opened a space for discussion on the future challenges and opportunities of digital transformation. \n\nParticipants presented key results and achievements of the DRWO4.0 project\, exchanged experiences and good practices\, and discussed the future of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 in the Danube region. Special emphasis was placed on exploring opportunities for further cooperation and ensuring the sustainability of the results achieved by the project. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event demonstrated the importance of networking between regions\, organizations and companies striving to develop innovative and digitally advanced solutions. The closing conference also served as a platform for networking\, knowledge exchange and open dialogue on how to further strengthen regional innovation ecosystems and accelerate digital transformation in the wider Danube region.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/successful-conclusion-of-the-drwo4-0-project/
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260210T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20260210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T053313Z
CREATED:20260525T053312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T053313Z
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SUMMARY:reBUILD mobility event in Romania
DESCRIPTION:Between February 10 and 11\, 2026\, the second mobility event of the international reBUILD project took place in Cluj-Napoca\, Romania\, involving partners from Spain\, Slovenia\, Romania and Ukraine. \n\nThe mobility event is intended to exchange experiences and good practices between partners and at the same time to strengthen business connections between companies and knowledge institutions from the countries involved in the project. \n\nIn addition to the Wood Cluster\, the company VEZ d.o.o. and a representative of the Department of Wood Science\, Biotechnical Faculty at the University of Ljubljana also traveled to Cluj-Napoca. \n\nOn the first day\, we had the opportunity to visit the Furniture Determination Center and their laboratories focused on cutting-edge technology\, innovation\, and testing of furniture and materials. In the second part of the day\, we attended the opening event of the call for companies\, through which the MANUFACTergy project provides co-financing to increase their energy efficiency. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the second day\, we attended the panel “Design for Innovation: 3D Printing\, Prototyping and Sustainable Solutions” and had study visits to manufacturing companies and innovation centers in Cluj Napoca. In addition\, we also had a meeting of the reBUILD consortium\, and invited companies and institutions took advantage of the opportunity for business networking. \n\nThe first mobility event was in November 2025 in Slovenia\, and the third event will be in Spain at the end of May. The series of these events will continue until the end of 2026.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/rebuild-mobility-event-in-romania/
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251216T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251216T100000
DTSTAMP:20251223T091310Z
CREATED:20251223T091310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T091310Z
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SUMMARY:Second meeting of the R-evolve Slovenian community of practice
DESCRIPTION:The second meeting of the Slovenian Community of Practice (CoP) within the R-evolve project was held in Ljubljana on 16th of December 2025\, to discuss the state and future of the Slovenian furniture industry. \n\nThis time the focus was on the topic of furniture marketing at home and abroad\, challenges\, obstacles\, ideas\, initiatives. \n\nThe meeting was attended by the companies Alples\, Gonzaga-Pro\, Mizarstvo Florjančič\, Murales\, CRI Celje\, and representatives of the University of Ljubljana\, the Association of the Wood and Furniture Industry at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia and the Wood Industry Directorate at the Ministry of Economy\, Tourism an Sport of RS. \n\nThe discussion was very open and provided a realistic insight into the situation and plans of Slovenian furniture companies in the area of ​​strengthening their sales at home and abroad. Sales to foreign markets represent 40% of the total sales of the furniture industry and are therefore a very important area. \n\nThe conclusions of the meeting clearly showed where the opportunities are and where support from the state and the supporting environment of the industry is expected. The series of meetings will continue next year.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/second-meeting-of-the-r-evolve-slovenian-community-of-practice/
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251203T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251203T170000
DTSTAMP:20251208T211552Z
CREATED:20251207T205812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T211552Z
UID:10001101-1764748800-1764781200@www.lesarski-grozd.si
SUMMARY:Meeting of wood clusters at the HolzBau Forum
DESCRIPTION:The international HolzBau forum in Innsbruck\, Austria once again offered excellent insight into the latest trends and developments in the field of wooden construction\, as well as numerous networking opportunities. \n\nWe attended a very interesting event on the impact of wooden buildings on users’ vacations\, organized by The European Wood Policy Platform (woodPoP)\, and had a very fruitful meeting of wood clusters from Austria (Holzcluster Steiermark\, proHolz Tirol)\, Germany (Holzbau Kompetenz Sachsen)\, Italy (IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige)\, Norway (Norwegian Wood Cluster\, Woodworks! Cluster) and Slovenia (Wood Industry Cluster). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe leave the event full of positive impressions and new business contacts.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/meeting-of-wood-clusters-at-the-holzbau-forum/
CATEGORIES:Internationalisation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251202T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251202T170000
DTSTAMP:20251207T203853Z
CREATED:20251207T203853Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting with Austrian wood companies and architects!
DESCRIPTION:On December 2\, 2025\, a delegation of 45 participants from wood companies and architects from Austrian Carinthia visited us with the aim of learning about innovative examples of wood construction in Slovenia and establishing business contacts with Slovenian companies and architects. \n\nThe Austrian delegation was led by the TINAA Timber Innovation Network Alpe Adria (https://www.tinaa.at/) and included several wood companies\, architects\, educational organizations and representatives of cities and the Austrian state of Carinthia. From the Slovenian side\, several companies such as: Marles hiše\, M Sora\, Doors\, Omid\, CRI\, Lesarski grozd and several architects joined the networking with their Austrian colleagues. The organization and implementation of the delegation was supported by: the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia – Association of the Wood and Furniture Industry\, the public agency SPIRIT Slovenia and the Ministry of the Economy\, Tourism and Sports. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe delegation visited several examples of innovative wooden construction\, such as: the new Center for Seed Production\, Tree Cultivation and Forest Protection at the Forestry Institute of Slovenia\, the annex of the Department of Wood Science at the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana\, the wooden kindergarten Pedenjcarstvo and the wooden sports halls in Trzin and Vižmarje-Brod\, where the delegation was also received by the Deputy Mayor of the City of Ljubljana\, Mr. Žnidaršič. \n\nThe delegation also organized business networking with Slovenian wood and furniture companies and architects\, where concrete business contacts were established. We are proud to have achieved our goals and contributed to the deepening of economic relations between Slovenia and Austria. \n\n\n\nThe delegation was supported by the public agency SPIRIT Slovenia and the Ministry of the Economy\, Tourism and Sports.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/connecting-with-austrian-wood-companies-and-architects/
CATEGORIES:Internationalisation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251113T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251113T150000
DTSTAMP:20251123T162951Z
CREATED:20251119T002031Z
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SUMMARY:13th Development day of the Slovenian Forest-Based Sector
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, 13th of November 2025\, the 13th Development Day of the Forest-Based Sector took place at the Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Center\, as part of the Ambient and Dom plus fair\, organized by SPIRIT Slovenia in cooperation with the Ministry of the Economy\, Tourism and Sport\, together with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia\, the Wood Industry Cluster\, the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana\, the Forestry Institute of Slovenia and the Slovenian Woodworkers’ Association. This year’s Development Day focused on the very topical theme of the introduction of EU environmental policies and opportunities for increasing added value and developing wood and furniture companies. \n\nLetošnji Razvojni dan je bil osredotočen na aktualno tematiko uvajanja okoljske politike EU ter priložnosti za dvig dodane vrednosti v razvoju lesnih in pospešenih podjetij. Prikazani so bili primeri dobre prakse\, kako se prilagajajo in odzivajo v EU\, kakšne politike in podpore pripravlja država in kako raziskovalci podpirajo podjetje pri prehodu v trajnostno poslovanje. V polno veljavo prihajajo naslednje direktive iz paketa Zelenega dogovora\, kar bo od panoge terjalo veliko časa\, sredstev in znanja pa tudi inovativnosti in prodornosti s svežimi idejami\, produkti in poslovnimi modeli. \n\nThe event was attended by more than 135 participants from various fields\, including management and development staff from companies\, researchers\, architects\, designers\, students\, representatives of ministries and the media\, and was coordinated by Gregor Murn. \n\nThe event was opened by State Secretary at the Ministry of the Economy\, Tourism and Sport Dejan Židan\, who stressed the importance of the forest and timber sector for Slovenia and expressed further support for its green transition and strengthening of competitiveness. In light of the European Green Deal\, the Slovenian wood and furniture industry is successfully adapting by introducing new products and innovations\, which is reflected in the growth of added value per employee. This adaptation is also actively supported by the Ministry of the Economy\, Tourism and Sport\, which has already allocated more than 41 million euros in subsidies for 185 projects since 2022\, with the aim of promoting sustainable growth and efficient exploitation of domestic wood. It was followed by a welcoming speech by Undersecretary at the Directorate for Forestry and Hunting at the Ministry of Agriculture\, Forestry and Food Tomaž Remic. \n\nThe opening session of the event was dedicated to the EU strategic framework and regulations that significantly affect the forest-timber sector. Žiga Čebulj\, CER – Partnership for a Sustainable Economy\, Silvia Melengari\, CEI Bois – European Confederation of Woodworking Industries and Gabriella Kemendi\, EFIC – European Furniture Industries Confederation\, highlighted how companies can leverage the principles of the circular economy to increase added value. The focus was on the concrete implementation of key European legislation and projects\, such as the EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) and the EMFF (Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products) and the r-Evolve project\, which will shape the future of the wood and furniture industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe second part offered an insight into concrete innovations and successful business models in the Slovenian forest and wood sector. Examples of good practices of companies were presented; Eva Rihter for Rihter d.o.o. with circular business models and Črt Jaklič for LynxCraft d.o.o. with an innovative construction platform. The presentations also covered promising development projects; Matjaž Božič for the startup Rutena with Mycopor composites based on fungi and Ida Poljanšek with a presentation of advanced composites with nanocellulose (BaPur M-ERA NET) to international research initiatives such as ARCHI-SKIN (Horizon Europe)\, presented by Anja Černoš and WoodInnovate (Interreg) presented by Miha Humar. \n\nThe event concluded with a central round table on the topic: “The Great Green Wave of Change – How to Increase Added Value for Wood and Companies?” The discussion\, moderated by Aleš Ugovšek (M Sora d.d.)\, brought together key stakeholders from industry\, research and the state. Participants\, including Marta Kelvišar\, Director of Adria Dom\, Marko Lukić\, Director of Lumar IG\, Primož Simončič from the Forestry Institute of Slovenia\, Primož Oven from the Biotechnical Faculty and Darko Sajko\, Director General of the Directorate for Wood at the Ministry of the Economy\, Tourism and Sport\, sought synergies and solutions for the efficient use of wood and the long-term sustainable growth of the sector\, which is often measured in added value per employee\, in light of current environmental and economic challenges. \n\nYou can find a video recording of the discussion HERE\, and Aleš Ugovšek’s post HERE. \n\nThe event was concluded with an occasional reception sponsored by the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Association of Wood and Furniture Industries and SRIP PSiDL\, as well as business b2b meetings with Ukrainian\, Spanish and Romanian companies (reBUILD project). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe event is organized by SPIRIT Slovenia\, a public agency with financial support from the Ministry of Economy\, Tourism and Sport. \n\n\n\nCo-organizers:
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/13th-development-day-of-the-slovenian-forest-based-sector/
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251112T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251114T170000
DTSTAMP:20251123T215325Z
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SUMMARY:reBUILD Mobility event in Slovenia
DESCRIPTION:We hosted a mobility event on the reBUILD project in Ljubljana\, Slovenia between 12 and 14 November 2025. The event was attended by 25 companies and institutions from Ukraine\, Romania\, Spain and Slovenia. \n\nThe program on the first day included a tour of the Department of Wood Science at the University of Ljubljana and the companies Alples and Akron. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the second day\, participants visited the Ambient and Dom plus fairs at the Gospodarsko razstavišče Exhibition Center and participated in b2b business meetings with Slovenian companies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the last day of the mobility event\, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia held a project meeting on the reBUILD project\, followed by a series of lectures: \n\n\nInnovative interior design (Dr. Jasna Hrovatin\, Faculty of Design\, Slovenia)\n\n\n\nNew materials and technologies in the wood industry (Dr. Marko Petrič\, University of Ljubljana)\n\n\n\nDigitalization and new materials in construction (Vladimir Gumilar\, Slovenian Construction Cluster)\n\n\n\nCompetence Center for Human Resources Development in the Wood Sector (Bernard Likar\, Wood Industry Cluster\, Slovenia)\n\n\nAt the end\, they also visited the SOBBA showroom in the center of Ljubljana. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMobility brought a lot of experience exchange and new business connections. We look forward to the next mobility events in Spain and Romania\, which will take place in the first months of 2026.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/rebuild-mobility-event-in-slovenia/
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251104T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251104T170000
DTSTAMP:20251118T222716Z
CREATED:20251118T222715Z
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SUMMARY:Incoming delegation from Italy with a tour of wooden buildings
DESCRIPTION:The Wood industry cluster\, in cooperation with the Legno Arredo Casa FVG Cluster\, Legno Servizi Forestry Cluster FVG from Italy\, the SPIRIT Slovenia Public Agency and the MGTŠ\, co-organized and participated in the implementation of the activities of the incoming economic delegation from Italy on 4th of November 2025. \n\nThe delegation consisted of 23 participants from Italian companies in the fields of forestry\, woodworking and furniture\, teachers from higher technical schools\, students and architects\, and six Slovenian companies and architects. \n\nThe delegation saw examples of new generation wooden buildings: concrete examples of how sustainability\, applied research and technological innovation can change the way we design and build using a natural\, renewable and highly durable raw material such as wood. \n\nParticipants visited the InnoRenew Center of Excellence in Izola\, Centre for Seed\, Nursery\, and Forest Protection\, Annex to Department of Wood Science and Technology\, and Day-care center Pedenjped\, unit Pedenjcarstvo in Ljubljani and the Sports Hall in Trzin. Organizirano pa je bilo tudi mreženje s slovenskimi podjetji. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe delegation participants gave a very positive assessment of the implementation and program of the delegation\, as well as the opportunities for b2b networking. Such delegations are a good way to strengthen cross-border cooperation and open new business connections between Italy and Slovenia. \n\n\n\nThe event is organized by SPIRIT Slovenia\, a public agency with financial support from the Ministry of Economy\, Tourism and Sport.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/incoming-delegation-from-italy-with-a-tour-of-wooden-buildings/
CATEGORIES:Internationalisation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251027T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251027T120000
DTSTAMP:20251123T215005Z
CREATED:20251123T215004Z
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SUMMARY:Final technical meeting of the FLIER project
DESCRIPTION:27. October 2025 we successfully held the last technical meeting of the FLIER project\, which is approaching its conclusion. The partners reviewed key technical aspects of the implementation\, exchanged final feedback and coordinated the last steps before the project’s closure. \n\nThe FLIER project has developed a new learning program for furniture designers in the circular economy\, based on the principles of sustainable design and the circular economy. The goal is to strengthen vocational education and training in the furniture sector and support its transition to a greener and more environmentally friendly industry. The project has created an online course that will be available on an open e-learning platform. In addition\, a pilot course\, a hackathon and a mobility program were implemented\, which provided participants with practical experience. The project responds to the growing demand for knowledge and skills in the field of sustainable design and contributes to reducing the environmental footprint of the sector. \n\nThe final reports and the preparation of the final results will follow in the coming weeks\, which will soon be available to the general public.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/final-technical-meeting-of-the-flier-project/
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251023T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20251123T215650Z
CREATED:20251123T215649Z
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SUMMARY:Review of SAWBOX sawing technology
DESCRIPTION:The Springer Maschinenfabrik in Friesach\, Carinthia\, Austria\, hosted an exclusive presentation of the new SAWBOX sawing system on October 23\, 2025. It is a fully automated saw that promises to be a turning point in the woodworking industry – its compact design\, minimal staffing requirements and high efficiency make it a solution of the future. \n\nSAWBOX is designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises\, cooperatives and regional value chains. It occupies only a fraction of the space of traditional sawmills\, but achieves comparable performance\, while enabling short payback periods due to low operating costs. In addition\, it offers strong arguments for sustainability\, efficiency and the circular economy\, making it an innovation that responds to the current challenges of the industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event program included technical presentations and profitability calculations\, as well as networking opportunities with more than 50 participants from Austria\, Slovenia and Italy. Organizers emphasized that the meeting was an excellent opportunity to strengthen existing partnerships and establish new business connections. \n\nThe event was organized by partners TINAA – Timber Innovation Network Alpe Adria\, Austria\, Legno Servizi Forestry cluster FVG\, Italy and Wood Industry Cluster\, Slovenia.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/review-of-sawbox-sawing-technology/
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20251017T110000
DTSTAMP:20251123T215759Z
CREATED:20251123T215758Z
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SUMMARY:reBUILD business meetings
DESCRIPTION:Online business meetings between wood and furniture companies from Ukraine\, Spain\, Romania and Slovenia were held on October 17\, 2025. The meetings were held within the framework of the reBUILD project with the aim of establishing first contacts\, which will then be developed in subsequent mobility events in the partner countries. \n\nThe first such event will be held in Ljubljana\, Slovenia\, from November 12 to 14\, 2025. It will be followed by other mobility events in Spain and Romania next year.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/rebuild-business-meetings/
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20250929T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20250930T170000
DTSTAMP:20251123T215904Z
CREATED:20251123T215903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T215904Z
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SUMMARY:DRWO 4.0 - transnational joint meeting
DESCRIPTION:A joint transnational meeting of the DRWO4.0 project was held in Plitvice Lakes National Park and Ogulin on 29-30 September 2025 to review the results of pilot environments for the transformation of the wood industry towards Industry 4.0. The event brought together partners from the Danube Region to discuss the digital and sustainable transformation of the sector and the role of pilot environments as catalysts for change. On the first day\, participants also visited the Plitvice Lakes\, a UNESCO World Heritage Site\, which served as a practical example of sustainable natural resource management and environmentally friendly tourism. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe second day of the program continued in Ogulin\, where Bjelin Croatia hosted the opening transnational workshop of the project. Participants learned about the key elements of the emerging model of transformation of the wood industry\, exchanged best practices and included national perspectives in the joint discussion. The workshop was designed as an interactive work that brought together experts from different countries of the Danube region. The program included a presentation of Bjelin Ogulin as an example of good practice in the field of Industry 4.0 and a tour of their production facilities\, where participants learned about concrete solutions for digitalization and lean production. \n\n\n\nThe event was also attended by representatives of the Wood Cluster and Slovenian stakeholders. Their presence contributed to the active exchange of experiences and strengthening of cross-border cooperation\, which is key to the successful transformation of the wood industry in the region. The meeting ended with a discussion\, networking which further encouraged the formation of new partnerships and development initiatives. The event reaffirmed the importance of connecting knowledge and cooperation\, which will enable a more competitive\, digitally supported and sustainably oriented future of the wood industry in the Danube Region.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/drwo-4-0-transnational-joint-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20250917T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20250925T170000
DTSTAMP:20250928T235849Z
CREATED:20250925T233625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T235849Z
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SUMMARY:Slovenian Wood\, Furniture\, and IT sectors are strengthening ties with Japan!
DESCRIPTION:Between 18 and 24 September 2025\, a business delegation of 19 Slovenian wood\, furniture and IT companies visited Japan with the aim of learning about business opportunities in this country.  \n\n\n\nThe delegation consisted of the following companies: CBD Contemporary Building Design\, LESOTEKA Group\, Atrium Novi Inteeieri\, Trilobit\, LordsOfTheBoards\, Koroška KGZ\, Gašper Trženje\, Florjancic Furniture Solutions\, Mlinar Pohištvo\, Lesna Vrata\, Tajhmajster\, Pohištvo Lavre\, Tadej Konkolič\, Cencen\, Matej Zlodej\, AMPD\, Žan Fridau\, Fontes and Wood Industry Cluster Slovenia\, supported by Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia. \n\n\n\nIn the first part\, delegation visited Expo 2025 Osaka World Exhibition\, the Slovenia Pavilion at Expo\, opened the sign in the Forest of Civilizations (expo2025forest.com) managed by the Czech Pavilion\, and had a meeting with the Austrian business delegation.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the second part\, delegation traveled via Kyoto to Tokyo\, where they met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia in Tokyo\,had presentation from side of EU-Japan Center for Industrial cooperation and attended a business forum during the visit of Mr. Han\, Minister of Economy\, Tourism and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia to Japan. The forum also organized a b2b event with Japanese businessmen. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis mission generated concrete contacts and opened promising doors for Slovenian businesses in this demanding yet highly rewarding market. We’re proud to have achieved our goals and contributed to deepening the economic relationship between Slovenia and Japan. \n\n\n\nThe delegation was supported by the public agency SPIRIT Slovenia Business Development Agency and the Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo\, turizem in šport / Ministry of the Economy\, Tourism and Sport. \n\n\n\nLink to delegation brochure HERE. \n\n\n\nLinks to LinkedIn posts HERE and HERE.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/slovenian-wood-furniture-and-it-sectors-are-strengthening-ties-with-japan/
CATEGORIES:Internationalisation
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SUMMARY:R-evolve first meeting of the Slovenian community of practice
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of the Slovenian Community of Practice (CoP) within the R-evolve project was held in Ljubljana on 16 September 2025\, to discuss the state and future of the Slovenian furniture industry. Participants highlighted key challenges facing companies – from the high costs of implementing sustainable solutions and the lack of systemic support to difficulties in obtaining certificates and the failure to recognize the added value of sustainable products on the market. \n\n\n\nCompanies such as Mizarstvo Florjančič\, CRI Celje and Alples presented their needs and visions. Among the proposals stood out the development of digital marketing platforms\, investments in human resources and digitalization\, strengthening brands and the establishment of design and innovation centers. They also pointed out the necessity of financial support for the introduction of ecological solutions and the importance of uniform standards of sustainable practices that would ensure equal conditions for all companies. \n\nThe meeting was also attended by representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry\, the Biotechnical Faculty and the Directorate for Wood Industry\, who stressed the need for joint strategic projects\, better integration of the research sphere with industry and simplification of public procurement procedures. The Ministry of the Economy\, Tourism and Sport announced the organization of workshops for public contracting authorities\, with the aim of improving competencies and increasing market accessibility for Slovenian woodworking companies. The participants agreed that networking\, digital transformation and a clear sustainable orientation are key to the long-term competitiveness of the industry.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/r-evolve-first-meeting-of-the-slovenian-community-of-practice/
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20250911T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20250911T170000
DTSTAMP:20250925T194746Z
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SUMMARY:R-evolve Innovation Camp: pioneering innovative and sustainable actions in the furniture Industry
DESCRIPTION:Copenhagen\, Denmark\, September 11th – The R-evolve Innovation Camp\, part of the Horizon Europe project\, has successfully concluded\, uniting stakeholders from across the furniture sector to explore innovative strategies in sustainability\, data utilization\, and circular economy business models (CEBMs). Hosted at H15 in Copenhagen\, this three-day event served as a platform for cross-competent teams to share knowledge and kick off testing new CEBMs\, circular design strategies\, and the Digital Product Passport (DPP) through nine innovative piloting projects. \n\n\n\nThe camp commenced with an emphasis on transforming data from a mere cost into a valuable asset for businesses. Participants engaged in dynamic discussions about the DPP\, a tool that not only enhances transparency but also opens new avenues for developing innovative circular economy business models. This shift goes beyond compliance with emerging regulations\, positioning the DPP as a strategic advantage that can drive significant positive impact within the industry. \n\n\n\nAligned with the new European regulation on sustainable design\, which mandates that products must be conceived with sustainability in mind throughout their lifecycle\, the R-evolve project aims to support the EU’s Green Deal objectives. By integrating these regulatory frameworks\, the camp highlighted the critical need for the furniture sector to innovate and adapt in order to reduce environmental impact and promote circularity. \n\n\n\nAs the event progressed\, participants engaged in in-depth dialogues addressing the challenges of adopting DPPs in the furniture industry. Strategies for stakeholder engagement and promoting sustainable practices were explored\, with a strong emphasis on empowering consumers through informed choices and enhanced transparency. \n\n\n\nThe second day featured hands-on workshops led by scientific partners\, where teams examined product characteristics and identified key attributes for improvement. By disassembling products\, participants gained insights into materials and design structures\, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with industry partners. This practical approach facilitated validation of findings and aimed at redesigning products for easier disassembly and reassembly. \n\n\n\nAs the Innovation Camp concluded\, teams showcased their insights and design strategies\, reinforcing the camp’s mission to create sustainable and innovative solutions for the furniture industry. The event not only highlighted the commitment of participants to a greener future but also set the stage for actionable next steps. \n\n\n\nMoving forward\, the R-evolve project will continue to advance sustainable and circular practices\, focusing on modular solutions and innovative business models that prioritize environmental responsibility. The integration of insights gained from the Innovation Camp will guide the development of concrete strategies that engage both political and strategic stakeholders and industry players alike. Together\, we can reshape the furniture sector and lead the charge toward a sustainable future.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/r-evolve-innovation-camp-pioneering-innovative-and-sustainable-actions-in-the-furniture-industry/
CATEGORIES:Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20250831T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20250831T170000
DTSTAMP:20251123T221050Z
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SUMMARY:reBUILD SWOT analysis published
DESCRIPTION:As part of the reBUILD project\, we conducted a SWOT analysis to understand the key skills gaps and support needs for SMEs in the furniture\, wood processing and construction sectors. \n\n\n\nSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are aware that internationalisation\, digitalisation\, knowledge and the green transition are essential\, but they face a lack of comprehensive planning and financing. Leadership\, digital expertise and sustainability knowledge are among the biggest gaps. \n\n\n\nA 32-hour targeted training program for cluster leaders and employees of SMEs is being developed to address these skills gaps and prepare SMEs for international competition\, adoption of digital tools and compliance with sustainability standards. \n\n\n\nYou can read the full analysis HERE.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/rebuild-swot-analysis-published/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20250702T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20250702T170000
DTSTAMP:20251123T220645Z
CREATED:20251123T220538Z
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SUMMARY:GO Furniture Meta-cluster general assembly
DESCRIPTION:On July 2\, 2025\, the GO Furniture Meta cluster general assembly meeting was held in Cluj-Napoca\, Romania. \n\nIt was a very productive and inspiring meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere are the main results: \n\n✅ Welcoming new members: The Association of Wood Processors of Kosovo (AWPK) has officially joined our meta-cluster – we are happy to have you among us! \n\n✅ Two new development project proposals were approved; \n\n🌍 Special thanks to our GO Furniture Ambassadors – Daniel Sandu (South Africa)\, Helen Emanuelsson (USA) and Amr Orensa (Egypt) – for their valuable contributions and international perspective. \n\nTogether we continue to build a more sustainable and innovative future for furniture.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/go-furniture-meta-cluster-general-assembly/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20250702T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20250702T170000
DTSTAMP:20251123T220316Z
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SUMMARY:reBUILD meeting in Cluj-Napoca\, Romania
DESCRIPTION:On July 2\, 2025\, a consortium meeting was held in Cluj-Napoca\, Romania\, on the international reBUILD project. \n\nThe partners reviewed the status of the project implementation and agreed on the next steps in the autumn period\, including the preparation of a SWOT analysis\, the first mobility event in Slovenia\, and a training program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are looking forward to the coming months with great energy\, when the project will move from the preparation phase to the implementation phase of concrete activities with the aim of strengthening support for the Ukrainian furniture and wood clusters.
URL:https://www.lesarski-grozd.si/en/event/rebuild-meeting-in-cluj-napoca-romania/
CATEGORIES:Projects
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